Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Additional Travel Information (Porto)
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Time zone
: GMT +1
Getting around
: Although there are plentiful taxis, buses and trolleys shuttling people all over
the city, the Metro do Porto system is a cost effective way to move about. Porto's Metro has
five lines and services both the city as well as other towns in the outskirts. A Metro ride will
run you about €.90 to €2, depending where you would like to go. Metro cards cost €.50, are
rechargeable and are available at each of the stations. The Metro runs daily from 6:30 a.m. to
1:30 a.m.
See below for information about trains for travel to/from Lisbon and other parts of Portugal.
Shopping
: For Europe's big brand stores like H&M and Mango, head to Rua de Santa
Catarina. There you will also find a small shopping mall. Rua do Boavista is the longest
avenue in the city and is home to fine fashion boutiques and stately homes. For a one-of-a-kind
shopping experience, head to A Vida Portuguesa (Rua Galeria de Paris, 20). Housed on the
second floor of a 19
th
century fabric shop, this store is filled with charming, vintage-inspired
souvenirs, toiletries, fashion accessories and ceramics. To satisfy the designer in you, there is
the Bombarda Mall (CCB) for furniture, interior accents and art shops.
Hours of operation: Typical hours of operation are from 9am-1pm and from 3pm-7pm Monday
through Friday and Saturdays from 9am-1pm. Museums are closed on Mondays.
Nightlife:
Overview of Nightlife
